Researchers create a mathematical tool to measure the Sun's atmosphere using spacecraft radio signals
An international team of scientists has developed a new mathematical formula to calculate the speed and density of solar wind. The method utilizes routine radio signals from spacecraft as they pass behind the Sun.
Why it matters
This tool improves our ability to monitor space weather, which is critical for protecting satellite communications and power grids on Earth.
An international team of scientists has developed a novel method to measure the speed and density of the solar wind using routine radio signals from spacecraft passing behind the Sun. By creating a universal mathematical formula that works across dif... [3932 chars]
Purely technical reporting on a scientific development.
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